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I have been fostering 7 week old Milagro for the past 2 weeks. He has presented with difficulty breathing and low weight, possilby the runt of the litter, mother w/pneumonia. While I have been giving him supportive care adn soemtimes force feeding him, he, in turn has captured my heart and soul. His lungs were clear on x-ray, however his heart is pushed to the left side and there is pressure on his lungs, he wheezes for every breath. He is having another procedure today and may be put to sleep. It is not my choice, but the choice of the rescue. He is os precious but I don't want him to suffer. Please say prayers for the little guy. - Colleen

Hi Colleen,

Sending Mega GLOW and prayers to precious Milagro. I know how special these babies are and how easy it is to fall in love with them.

I have no doubt that Milagro has received the best of care, but as you know sometimes it just isn't enough. If he must make his journey, at least he experienced the love of someone who cares for him deeply.

Please let us know how things go.

{{{{}}}}

Regards,
PHKitkat
PetSupport.net Site Coordinator

PURRS AND WHISKER LOVING!!!
Thanks to everyone who said a prayer for Milagro. What looked like congestive heart failure wasn't! The vet tried to look into his trachea and states that is where Milagros breathing problem is, not his heart or lungs, even though his heart is not in the right sport (a matter of opinion!) it is working properly and his lungs and chest are clear and he is a very healthy boy except for his trachea problem. He will need to have the procdure tried again once he gains 3 pounds, but the vet took xrays and compared them to the ones taken 2 weeks ago and his stermun is now straightening out. It was hooked inward so the vet now believes his brething noises are not affecting him that much and his lungs are workign fine so it's possibly an obstruction or abnormality in his trachea. He is eating on his own, purrs and is getting much more active (help!) so we are keeping our fingers crossed that he will either outgrow the problem or at least be able to have it corrected when he gains some weight. I now feel much better about playing with him and being able to let go when he goes to his "forever home". I just didn't want to lose him because of problems associated with him being the runt. I do get attached, but with 5 of my own I know I can let go more easily if he's well.
I will eep you posted on his progress.

here he is!

AWWWWWWWWWWW!!! What a cutie he is!

Thanks for the wonderful update

PHKitkat

Milagro is doing so much better! He has thrived and is going for a scope tomorrow since he still breathes funny and wheeses, but he is normal in every other way, besides stlll being a bit small for his age. He is getting fixed (although I have not conveyed that tidbit of info to him) as well. So I hope to update you with good news or at least a diagnosis/prognosis. Also, having to send my 20 y/o to Rainbow Bridge (so awful) has allowed me to adopt this foster.

Hi,

That's great news about Milagro! Thanks for the update.

And you will be adopting him as well, what a lucky guy he is!

I lost my kitty Timothy a couple of months ago and a new baby came into my life. I wouldn't have adopted her if I still had Timothy because I knew he was getting to the end.

Funny how things work out sometimes, isn't it?

Regards,
PHKitkat

Well, last Wednesday was the worst, having to let Yoko move onto Rainbow Bridge and then getting the results of Milagro's scope. He wa also fixed. The scope revealed severl thorat abnormalities and unusual structures. His heart in on the wrong side, but funtioing very well, it's the throat that is the major concern, especially the flaps that open and close to the lungs when breathing/eating. Milagro will require further assessment by a specialist and see if there is anything surgicallky that can help him survive a long and happy life.
However, he is back home for now. Vet does not want him under anesthesia for a while, meaning putting off the viist to the specialist. So I worry every day, but he is such a happy, beautiful boy, that I treasure every moment with him and with my entire brood.
Regarding Yoko: Yes, God does help us make room for those that need it, just not always in the way we wish it to be. Milaro s with me forever because of Yoko's passing.
I feel guilty because it seems almost a relief the last few days of not having to clean up all the messes that poor Yoko made on a daily basis. To not ck to see if he is still breathing and ok, he was so tiny and more frail looking than I would allow myself to realize, until now.
THank you for for all your wisdom and support.